Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of the WEEK, students will be able to...

  • analyze texts for elements of realism as evidenced by reading, annotating, discussion and taking a summative test.
Homework Due Today:
  • Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Annotations

Homework:

  1. Due Tue 5/6: "The Lowest Animal" and "A Time of Gifts" Annotations
  2. Due Tue 5/6: Print Out FAFSA Registration Receipt
  3. Due Wed 5/7 Completed Job and College Application
Important Deadlines/Reminders:
  1. Have handouts, binder paper, journals, writing utensils, and classwork with you every day

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  • What is realism and how did it influence texts?
  • How is personal narrative writing important to the junior portfolio?
Agenda
  1. Learning Logs: Update every day with homework, reminders, and essential questions.
  2. Return all Realism Readings
  3. Realism: "The Lowest" Animal by Mark Twain
    1. Pre-Reading
    2. Read and Annotate/Answer Margin Questions
    3. Read and annotate "A Time of Gifts" and Complete Chart